TMPGEnc keeps turning off my computer!

[Nawtwrong]

I have used TMPGenc for ages and have recently had this problem. It gets to about 2% of encoding into MPEG-2 from an avi file (DIVX or XVID)
then my computer simply turns off. I have to unplug and plug back in the mains cable and power up again. I've tried the latest version of TMPGEnc and tried re-installing XP from scatch, even updated my BIOS and looked at power management settings. I don't know what else to do.

Any ideas anyone?

I'd appreciate any help, I really need to get this sorted.

Thanks!!

[andkiich]

Is it always the same file or is it any AVI to MPEG comversion?

[FOO]

TMPGenc has a "shutdown after encode" feature. I don't
suppose it's on is it ?

[ZippyP.]

It could be a hardware problem. Encoding is very demanding on your CPU and it could be that the CPU, Ram or power supply can't take the load. Try swapping parts if you can.

[Nawtwrong]

I've checked for bad frames - non reported.

It does it on ANY avi file and gets to 2 or 3% before power off.

I have the 'shutdown after encode' feature disabled.

Somebody told me it could be because the PC is 'too hot' and to invest in a cooler. What do U think??

Thanks for your replys by the way..

[FOO]

If you believe that, check the Bios settings
and look for shutdown temperature limit settings.

And then go find a temperature monitor program and use
it to watch the temp while you work.

I have observed a 6 degree C rise just while encoding on a
2000 MHz AMD